Friends Again

As noted before, last year (closing with an Ebay purchase since the library was closed) I watched the whole run of Friends on DVD, which gives you a few deleted scenes and stuff often cut on television (such as the ending bits). We also get other extras, including commentary, though never from the cast. "Friends of Friends" segments does provide interviews with people like Teri Garr (Phoebe's birth mom). It would be nice to get a bit of cast commentary of actual episodes, at least when "Ross" was the one directing them.

Again, this is comfort food with moments that are funny and touching even with repeat viewing. Such is the charms of syndicated shows. I rewatched the 9th Season, for instance, and though I rather Phoebe have married David (the goofy scientist), some of the Mike stuff is both amusing and touching. This includes Phoebe wanting a normal "happily ever after." I continue to dislike various aspects of the last two seasons, including the Rachel/Joey stuff. But, even the 10th season (if less, especially with the dubious plot arcs) has some charms.

The big thing to get a chance to watch now is the 25th Anniversary show, put off a year because of COVID. There is supposed to be at least one line reading or something as the characters. Emma should be in college now and the twins about there. Will one of them fall for one of Janice's kids? Will Chandler finally get over his Janice shudders and accept that not only did she give him some happiness, but that he has moved on some much and can there too? And, what else happened to the crew? I might also get a Friends companion guide.